The City of Golden offers an extensive and interconnected trail system of 24 miles, providing diversity in both types of trail experience and destinations. Regional Trail connections provide a link to neighboring communities and open space.
Download the Golden Parks, Trails and Open Space Map for a full map of all the parks and trails within and surrounding Golden, or access the Golden Trailhead Google Map.
Grant Terry Trail is a paved, 15-feet-wide path that runs next to Clear Creek for .7 mile up the canyon. This is an pleasant pedestrian trail in the hot summer months as there is typically a cool breeze.
Directions
Access the trail via the Clear Creek Trail west of the Clear Creek RV Park.
Parking
Parking lot at the Golden Community Center and on West Highway 6.
Difficulty
The trail is easy.
Wildlife
The Front Range of Colorado touches three distinct ecosystems – grassland prairie, pinyon-ponderosa woodlands and montane – that support a rich variety of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. Rabbit, hare, prairie dog, fox, coyote, badger, bobcat, mule deer, elk, black bear and mountain lion all call the Front Range their home.
Use of Trail
Bike Access: Yes
Please visit jeffco.us/open-space for information on regional trails outside Golden City limits.